Senior Automation Field Engineer US, Canada Mexico

Salary: $1 - $72,000 per hour

Location: Brown Deer, WI

Posted: April 27 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

• 5+ years of experience specializing in PLC and VFD troubleshooting within industrial environments is required for this position
• If you thrive on high-stakes diagnostics and are ready for 75% domestic and international travel, we have a lead seat on our field team for you
• Pay is up to $35 hourly
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• No remote
• Full-time
• Full benefits
• No relocation
• Brown Deer, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Senior Automation Field Engineer career opportunity is at a financially stable, employee-owned company that created their dynamic industry. The company gifts employees company stock. An annual discretionary bonus and a 401k Plan are provided. The company values the culture and has recently implemented their core values. They have also recently implemented their Entrepreneurial Operating System for short-term and long-term growth plans.

They are proactive in the products they provide customers both now and for the future. The company has recently added a building and remodeled the existing facilities. Growth is unlimited here. The company is making flexibility a priority with potential flexible work hours and work from home possibilities. The environment is fast-paced and challenging. The work is interesting, challenging and not tedious as every machine manufactured is custom.

Projects are unique and interesting. A new software conversion to Solid Works from AutoCAD is on the horizon.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Participating in product installations, start-ups and repairs at the customer site and/or on the telephone
• Supporting customers at the customer site and on the telephone
• Following up with customers to ensure their satisfaction
• Traveling 65-75% travel to domestic locations as well as France, Chile, Columbia, Mexico and/or Canada

The background of the successful candidate must include the following to be considered for this position:

• A two year degree in an electrical or maintenance related area or equivalent
• 5+ years of electrical field service, mechanical field service and/or industrial maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and variable frequency drives
• Ability to do up to 75% domestic and international travel via airplane and automobile
  
  Possess a valid passport and a valid drivers license
• A US citizen or possess a green card
• A residence within 45 minutes